The Padres and reliever Joaquin Benoit have completed a $15.5M, two-year contract that includes a vesting option for 2016, according to an ESPN.com report.
The team announced the move Saturday.
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Raul Ibanez Signs Deal With Angels
Veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Angels, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday.
Multiple reports previously said the deal is for a $2.75M base salary and includes incentives that could increase the payout to $5M.
Moscoso To Sign With Japanese Team
Nippon Professional Baseball's Yokohama Bay Stars have agreed to sign Guillermo Moscoso, according to Nikkan Sports.
Moscoso has struggled since his breakout season in 2011.
He posted a 6.12 ERA over 50 innings with the Rockies in 2012 and a 5.10 ERA over 30 frames with the San Francisco Giants this past season.
Luke Scott Signs With South Korean Team
Former Rays DH Luke Scott has signed a $300,000, one-year contract with SK Wyvern in South Korea's baseball league.
The Incheon-based team, of the Korea Baseball Organization, said the deal for the 35-year-old Scott included a $50,000 signing bonus.
A's Re-Sign Daric Barton; Claim Chris Gamez From Rays
The A's have signed first baseman Daric Barton to a one-year deal, avoiding salary arbitration with their longest-tenured player.
Also Friday, the two-time defending AL West champions claimed catcher Chris Gamez off waivers from the Rays, according to an ESPN.com report.
Tsuyoshi Wada Signs With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have signed Tsuyoshi Wada to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
Wada is viewed as a starter by the Cubs.
The 32-year-old posted a 2.76 ERA over his final 78 1/3 innings for Baltimore's Triple-A affiliate in 2013.
Jonathan Sanchez Signs With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have signed Jonathan Sanchez to a Minor League contract.
The deal includes significant incentives if Sanchez makes the Major League roster out of Spring Training.
Reds Sign Chien-Ming Wang To Minors Deal
The Cincinnati Reds have signed Chien-Ming Wang to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
If Wang makes the Major League roster, he will earn $1.25 million and could reach $3 million if he reaches incentive levels.
Marlins Sign Casey McGehee
The Miami Marlins have announced a one-year deal with Casey McGehee.
McGehee, who spent last season playing in Japan, will reportedly earn a base salary of $1.1 million plus incentives.
Indians Sign Shaun Marcum
The Cleveland Indians have signed Shaun Marcum to a Minor League contract.
The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Marcum will compete for a spot in Cleveland's starting rotation.
Marcum would receive a $1 million salary if he's added to the 40-man roster. The right-hander can earn another $3 million in bonuses.
Royals Sign Three Players To Minor League Deals
The Royals have signed Brian Bocock, Johermyn Chavez, andCory Wade to minor league contracts.
Chad Qualls Returns To Astros
Chad Qualls spent last season with the Marlins and went 5-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 66 relief appearances.
Red Sox Announce Signing Of Edward Mujica
Edward Mujica was a closer for a time with the Cardinals this last season.
Nationals Sign Nate McLouth To Two-Year, $10.75M Deal
Nate McLouth played 146 games last season with the Orioles with a .729 OPS.
Rafael Furcal Signs One-Year, $3M Contract With Marlins
Rafael Furcal will start at second base for the Marlins.
Scott Feldman Signs Three-Year, $30M Contract With Astros
Scott Feldman had a 3.86 ERA in 30 starts in 2013.
Mets Sign Curtis Granderson To Four-Year, $60M Deal
Curtis Granderson and the Mets have agreed upon a four-year, $60 million contract.
Robinson Cano Agrees To 10-Year, $240M Contract With Mariners
Robinson Cano and the Mariners have agreed upon a 10-year, $240 million contract.
Brian Wilson Agrees To $10M Deal With Dodgers
Brian Wilson posted a 0.66 ERA in 18 games last season.
Yankees Sign Kelly Johnson
Kelly Johnson had a .715 OPS (.305/.410) last season in 407 plate appearances with the Rays.
Paul Konerko Re-Signs With White Sox
Paul Konerko had an OPS of .669 in 520 plate appearances last season.
Tigers Agree To $20M Deal With Joe Nathan
Joe Nathan spent the past two seasons with the Rangers where he returned to his All-Star form.
Saltalamacchia Signs Three-Year, $21M Deal With Marlins
Jarrod Saltalamacchia had 15 home runs last season.
Jacoby Ellsbury Agrees To Seven-Year, $153M Deal With Yankees
Jacoby Ellsbury has reached agreement on a seven-year deal with the Yankees worth more than $142 million.
A.J. Pierzynski Agrees To Contract With Red Sox
A.J. Pierzynski hit 27 homers for the Chicago White Sox in 2012 and 17 with the Texas Rangers last season.
Yankees Sign Brendan Ryan To Two-Year Contract
The Yankees have signed infielder Brendan Ryan to a two-year contract extending through the 2015 season with a mutual option for 2016.
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A's Sign Scott Kazmir To Two-Year, $22M Deal
Scott Kazmir has a career record of 76-70 and ERA of 4.16.
Blue Jays Sign Dioner Navarro To $8M Deal
Dioner Navarro had an .856 OPS in 266 plate appearances last season with the Cubs.
Mariners Reach Two-Year Deal With Willie Bloomquist
The Mariners have agreed to a two-year deal with Willie Bloomquist, worth between $5 million and $6 million.
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